Tempe, AZ 85281
ZIP code 85281 in Tempe, Arizona sits at BDI 9.9 — Above Average on the national scale — with 7 active breweries with a walkability score of 15.4 and the opportunity model flags it as High Opportunity. The breakdown below combines four data sources to characterize what the brewery scene actually looks like here, and what it might look like for a new entrant.
At a Glance
Density — BDI 9.9
Above AverageBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 85281 ranks #1,829 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 15.4
Car RecommendedWalkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.
Opportunity — BOS 67.1
High OpportunityOpportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.
Active Breweries in 85281
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blasted Barley Beer Company | Brewpub | 404 S Mill Ave Ste 101 | Website |
| Elevate Your Passion Brewing | Micro | 2209 W 1st St # A107 | Website |
| Four Peaks Brewing Co | Large | 1340 E 8th St Ste 104 | Website |
| Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - Tempe | Brewpub | 420 S Mill Ave Ste 201 | Website |
| Pedal Haus Brewery | Brewpub | 730 S Mill Ave. Suite 102 | Website |
| Sleepy Dog Brewing Co | Micro | 1920 E University Dr | |
| The Shop Beer Co. | Micro | 922 W 1st St | Website |